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No "Peak AI" In Sight - OpenAI's ChatGPT o1 pro mode Is Another Quantum Leap

Artificial Intelligence

No "Peak AI" In Sight - OpenAI's ChatGPT o1 pro mode Is Another Quantum Leap

I bought a ChatGPT Pro subscription for $200 a month to get access to OpenAI's latest o1 pro mode and compared it to previous models. The results surprised me.

Portfolio Update: Full Speed Ahead For Another American Century

Portfolio Update: Full Speed Ahead For Another American Century

Since August, the I&F Portfolio is up more than 70% and has outperformed the S&P 500 by 50%, thanks to stellar performances of AppLovin (APP), Rocket Lab (RKLB), Esperion Therapeutics (ESPR), Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS) and Verona Pharma (VRNA), among others.

iPadOS 18.1 Bricked My Brand New iPad Pro (M4) - What's Wrong With Apple?

There have been issues with iPadOS 18 bricking devices for the past two months. While my problem was easily solved, it calls into question the usual perfection of Apple products.

AI Pioneer Yann LeCun Says AI Is "Dumber Than A Cat" - But Maybe That's Smart Enough

Artificial Intelligence

AI Pioneer Yann LeCun Says AI Is "Dumber Than A Cat" - But Maybe That's Smart Enough

The AI researcher argues that AI is still far below human intelligence, lacking true understanding and creativity, and fooling us by making predictions based on statistical patterns from huge data sets. But isn't that enough for now?

Simulating Ants In Python With OpenAI's o1-preview

Artificial Intelligence

Simulating Ants In Python With OpenAI's o1-preview

I asked OpenAI's latest model o1-preview, released on September 12, to write an ant simulation in Python. The result was amazing.

AI: This "Bubble" Is Stuffed With Money

AI: This "Bubble" Is Stuffed With Money

If there's an inflating AI bubble, it's a bubble stuffed with money. NVIDIA's earnings on August 28th could burst it again and unleash a cash bonanza for investors.

Time To Pick Some Stocks

Time To Pick Some Stocks

Time for some optimism: After the recent sell-off, let's call it a bottom and put together a stock portfolio.

Why The Rumored Delay Of NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs is Unlikely To Be A Deal Killer

Why The Rumored Delay Of NVIDIA's Blackwell GPUs is Unlikely To Be A Deal Killer

The rumors of a delay and design flaw in the upcoming Blackwell GPUs are unlikely to reveal a relevant problem at NVIDIA.

Choosing Google's TPUs Over NVIDIA's GPUs Is Like Choosing A Zeppellin Over A Jumbo Jet

Choosing Google's TPUs Over NVIDIA's GPUs Is Like Choosing A Zeppellin Over A Jumbo Jet

Are NVIDIA's AI chips still "so good that even when the competitor’s chips are free, it’s not cheap enough", as Jensen Huang said in March? Short answer: In my opinion, yes, they are still "so good".

"Byzantine Rituals" Won't Help Against Tesla

"Byzantine Rituals" Won't Help Against Tesla

Tesla embodies Elon Musk's vision of achieving the impossible against all odds. His ventures, from Tesla to SpaceX to his acquisition of Twitter, were initially ridiculed and criticized, but each ultimately triumphed.

DroneShield: The Answer To Killer Robots

DroneShield: The Answer To Killer Robots

The rise of small, weaponized drones has created a critical need for counterdrone systems. DroneShield has emerged as a leader with advanced AI-driven detection and non-kinetic neutralization technologies, securing significant government contracts and experiencing strong revenue growth.

Another American Century

Economy and Society

Another American Century

A case for less pessimism: Why freedom and democracy can still triumph in the 21st century.

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